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80 pages filled with 90 gorgeous photos and 33 inspiring projects (with numerous variations). Simple techniques for turning both new and vintage buttons into fashion statements, some so simple that you won’t believe you made it. For those who are more experienced crafters, these ideas will inspire them to new heights of creativity. With easy-to-follow illustrations and detailed photography, crafters will learn how to expand their accessories at a fraction of the cost of original designer pieces—and enjoy creating jewelry, embellishments, and fashionable, wearable designs at the same time.

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By Pam Archer. Three basic techniques, ten fabulous bags, infinite possibilities! ''Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Bags means no one ever has to suffer for lack of the appropriate accessories again. Need a beach bag? Make one tonight, off to the shore in style tomorrow! Naked cell phone? Cover it tonight, amaze the folks around the water cooler tomorrow! Bottle of wine has nothing to wear? Create a wine bag tonight, take it to a party later tonight! Master the basic structures (one-piece bottom, wrap bottom, or box bottom), then use author Pam Archer's clever, easy techniques for ''bedazzling'' the bag with baubles, bangles, and beads. Great one of-a-kind bags are in the bag! 64 pages. 11.0 x 8.5

Pillows, cushions, and ottomans add more than comfort to home décor, they add elegance and style—tying together the elements of almost any living area. Pillows, Cushions & Tuffets encourages home sewers, and crafters enthusiastic to learn the art of sewing, to transform common seating pieces into something special.

Author Carol R. Zentgraf offers valuable information on design details—sew-in versus sew-on; fused trims—cording, tassels, fringes, ribbons, and ruffles and notions—buttons, zippers, and grommets; basic equipment—rotary cutting tools, transfer pens, basting tapes, fusible webs, and fabric adhesives; and selecting suitable fabrics. Detailed step-by-step instructions and illustrations are included for more than 20 unique projects for pillows, including envelope, tied, and gathered neck roll; cushions, including window seats, benches, and floors; and ottomans, including footstools and storage units.

Includes tips on selecting suitable fabrics, their fiber contents, durability, and ease of sewing Discusses embellishing with trims and their importance as design details Step-by-step photos show use of basic equipment and general techniques

MCG Textiles introduces our exclusive Fabric Locker Hooking(tm)Book by Kathleen Carpenter. Fabric Locker Hooking, the great way to make use of your fabric remnants. Our 52 page book shows you how to create hand made designs for every room in your home or as gifts for those you adore. Blending the two worlds of needlework and quilting, these rugs and pillows are sure to be treasurers for all to enjoy. Over 10 Exclusive Designs, each sure to please.

Add an Armful of pillows to a sofa, bed, or chair! Use a quilters touch to create a while new kind of charm. Make heaps of gorgeous pillows from 12'' quilt blocks. 8 ½ x 11; 80 pgs.

Cuddly Keepers and Wild Things-Make One in Less Than a Day!

• Lovable lunch bags, pillowcases, pouches, and gift bags for kids to make and really use

• 7 fun projects and more than a dozen basic animal designs you can turn into a hundred different creatures

• Simple enough for beginners - sew them for kids or with kids

• Great activity for school, scout or church groups

A purse that's a pig? A pouch that's a penguin? Who could resist these cuddly creatures? Especially when you can make them in a day or less! Mary Link shows you how to turn simple squares of fabric into crazy creatures that hold everything from toys to sleepover gear. Play with bright fabrics and soft materials like fleece - children of all ages will love them! Use the basic pattern to create almost any creature by changing the size and facial features. Try making one. You won't quit until you have a whole zoo.

Fabulous Flowers-Never Need Watering, Always in Bloom!

• Make roses, calla lilies, birds of paradise, and 14 more “perennial" favorites

• Projects for all skill levels, with easy step-by-step instructions and how-to photos

• Make one or a dozen, a single variety or a mixed bouquet

• Use as seasonal home accents and gifts for friends and family

Flowers so lifelike, you'll want to reach out and touch them! Now you can make them yourself, even if you're a beginning sewer. The secret is wool felt and simple fabric sculpting techniques created by expert Lynne Farris. The book includes 17 complete projects with patterns and easy-to-follow instructions. Toss in a few everyday craft supplies and you'll be well on your way to creating your own glorious, stitched flower garden.

A collection of little fabric books with removable photographs. You can change the pictures whenever you wish! There are 4 separate projects - 3 books (7" x 7", 8" x 10" and 10" x 10") and 1 stand-alone page that can be placed on a small decorative easel.

Amy butler's Midwest Modern brings the many aspects of Amy's vision into focus, from re-imagining the home as a retreat for relaxation and dreaming to picturing the body as a canvas for creating one's personal style, to looking to nature as a "sketchbook" for design ideas. Vibrantly illustrated, the book underscores design's practical side with information on budgeting money and time, a shopping resources list, and "how-to" projects. Hardcover. 223 pgs.

Sewing pieces of fabric together into wonderful patterns of color is pure bliss for all who love to quilt. Nancy Wong Spindler shares her passion for piecing by creating 18 small quilting projects for you to make. From the selection of the fabric to the final stitch, you will be creating keepsakes for generations to come. 18 projects. 48 pages.

Canine Couture with Pooch Personality

• Show off your favorite pup's personal style with these adorably adorned outfits • Use fanciful embellishments to transform 1 basic vest pattern into 16 over-the-top costumes for both males and females • 8 projects include outfits for prince and princess, Hawaiian, Mexican, and formal themes, cowpokes, grruffiti artists, and astromutts • Includes full-sized templates for the basic vest pattern in sizes from XS to XL

Create the season's must-have outfits for the well-dressed dog in your life. Fun to make and even more fun to show off, these adorable doggy designs are a great way to use up fabric scraps and try out new embellishing techniques. 56 pgs softcover